Large animals can have complex pathologies, so it is necessary to have specialized veterinarians who can treat them”

The postgraduate diploma in Cardiorespiratory Medicine incorporates innovative knowledge, based on the latest scientific evidence, that allows veterinary professionals to stay up to date on the newest treatments and emerging diseases that affect large animals across the world as a consequence of globalization.  

Specialized and advanced knowledge of these diseases is necessary since outbreaks of some diseases considered eradicated or new ones may occur in all countries of the world.   

Clinical practice is a very dynamic activity, new treatments are constantly appearing in scientific publications and veterinarians must be aware of them in order to be able to offer these options to their clients. Each of the modules in this postgraduate diploma covers one of the organ systems, with emphasis on those systems that are most frequently affected in large animals.   

With respect to ruminants, although their handling and the diseases they suffer from are different from those of horses, they must also be understood with sufficient scientific expertise to be able to establish adequate treatments and accurate prognoses. Camelids of the new world or South America, which include mainly llamas and alpacas as domesticated animals, are animals bred for different purposes including fiber production, pack animals or meat production in South America. Horses are animals that are used both for leisure and as companion animals, as well as in different sports disciplines, which adds an important added economic value. It is essential to have a high level of knowledge in internal medicine to be able to work with these horses, since, due to their economic value, they are not readily accessible to clinicians with little training.  

This postgraduate diploma is designed by professors with the highest recognized degree of specialization, thus guaranteeing its quality in all aspects, both clinical and scientific, in large animals. 

Don't miss the opportunity to study this postgraduate diploma with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance in your veterinary career"

This postgraduate diploma in Cardiorespiratory Medicine contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Cardiorespiratory Medicine
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Latest developments in Cardiorespiratory Medicine
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Cardiorespiratory Medicine
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to update your existing knowledge of Cardiorespiratory Medicine"

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of veterinary medicine, who contribute the experience of their work to this program, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this, the professional will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by renowned and experienced experts in Internal 
Medicine in Large Animals. 

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning”

A 100% online program will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field”

The postgraduate diploma in Cardiorespiratory Medicine is aimed at facilitating the veterinary professional's performance with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.  

It is the best option to learn about the latest advances in Cardiorespiratory Medicine”

General Objectives

• Generate specialized knowledge on the cardiovascular pathophysiology in large animals
• Identify all clinical signs associated with cardiovascular disease
• Design diagnostic protocols with appropriate complementary tests
• Establish the specific clinical approach to horses with a cardiac or vascular disorder
• Establish an appropriate methodology for the examination of patients with respiratory problems
• Identify all clinical signs associated with respiratory disease
• Analyze the differences between pathologies of the upper and lower airways
• Approach the main respiratory pathologies that affect large animals, their diagnosis and treatment
• Establish how to carry out correct analytical interpretation both in adult as well as geriatric and newborn animals
• Develop the basics of hemostasis and coagulation, as well as the pathologies associated with their failure
• Establish the different types of immunological reactions, as well as the diseases they cause
• Generate advanced knowledge in acid-base interpretation
• Specify the basics of fluid therapy

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Alterations of the Cardiovascular System in Large Animals

• Recognize the specific anatomy, physiology and pathphysiology that underlies heart disease
• Gain  in-depth knowledge of the action mechanisms of the drugs used in diseases of the heart and blood vessels
• Specify the necessary information required in clinical examination of cardiopathy patients
• Establish a work methodology for patients with murmurs and for patients with arrhythmias
• Establish diagnostic and therapeutic protocols of horses with syncope
• Study heart failure in large animals in detail

Module 2. Alterations of the Respiratory System in Large Animals

• Carry out a complete physical examination of upper and lower airways
• Examine the diagnostic procedures used in cases of suspected respiratory pathology and the interpretation of their results
• Precisely recognize the specific symptoms of upper and lower airway pathologies
• Establish the main pathologies that affect the regions of the nasal cavity, guttural pouches, pharynx and larynx
• Develop knowledge of the main diseases which affect the trachea, bronchi and lungs

Module 3. Laboratorial Diagnosis in Equidae. Alterations of the Hematopoietic System and Immunology in Large Animals

• Develop an advanced methodology to carry out a correct diagnosis of red series and white series alterations
• Identify and implement the necessary therapy in case of coagulation disorders
• Perform basic cytological interpretation of blood smears, peritoneal fluid and cerebrospinal fluid
• Performa a correct interpretation of analytical tests with biochemical alterations in adults and foals
• Identify and treat immune-mediated pathologies
• Carry out a complete analysis of the state of the acid-base in a critical patient
• Implement an appropriate fluid therapy plan based on the patient's imbalances

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